With my GAME plan, I will need a number of different resources to help meet my goals. All resources are relatively new to me, and will take some time to truly master. I am working very closely with a technology colleague of mine to incorporate some of the resources he experimented with last year. Seeing the success of the lessons he developed with the integration of technology truly excites the teacher in me!
One of the new resources I plan to use is a video editing program to develop lessons with the absence of students, possibly in my own home. Using this program, I will be able to tape the steps of creating a printed circuit board, for example, and edit it with voice commentary, and text for the students to follow along closely with. Watching a video of a lesson seems to have a much stronger and lasting impact on students. When developing my video lesson, I will be able to present essential questions and create the different goals of a lesson with ease. Along with the video lesson, I plan to use interactive software for students to respond to different scenarios and situations when soldering that will help to develop essential life skills before they even begin the activity.
Now, one of my main goals with my GAME plan was to increase my ability to design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessments, as well as, promoting and modeling digital citizenship and responsibility. I have spoken with multiple colleagues, as well as some of the Information Technology specialists within my district. Learning and understanding the "COdes of Conduct" put forth by the district, and learning how other teachers are able to present the information in an interesting and exciting manner has helped to give me that extra needed confidence to present valuable information prior to computer and internet use.
The lesson I have designed certainly helps to develop digital-age learning experiences, while giving me instant feedback with student achievement. I feel that this lesson will increase student productivity and success. Change is sometimes a fearful thing, but in the constantly growing technological world, we don't have much of a choice. If we want our students to be successful in the future, we need to make the changes now that will affect them later.
Danny~
ReplyDeleteYour idea of using video lessons is great! It is funny how students prefer to watch a video of a lesson rather than a "live" lesson.
Using technology to help student learn now will give them the tools for using technology to learn on their own when they are finished with school.
Good luck! You should post some of your completed videos so we can see your work!
Danny,
ReplyDeleteDo you have a class website? If you do, you can post these video lessons you are making on it. This would allow your struggling students to go home and re-watch the video if they need it. You can also work with your gifted students to help them develop videos of mini lessons for their peers. The making of the video is a great idea!
Colleen
Danny,
ReplyDeleteI think that learning the codes of conduct are definitely key for students to understand how to work towards using technology in the appropriate manner. As educators we can make some of the best lessons and units, but if students are not able to understand how to properly use information for their activity. I think you've got things headed in the right direction, and the instant feedback is an excellent tool!
Colleen,
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I never thought about doing that...It will be the first thing I do on Monday morning. Thank you!!